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Director Alejandro M. Sanchez sold 1,044 shares of Republic Bancorp Class A common stock on February 26, 2026, for $71.04 per share, netting about $74,165 and leaving him with no direct holdings. The bank's stock trades at $70.03 with a P/E of 10.53 and InvestingPro flags the stock as undervalued versus Fair Value. Republic Bancorp also announced a…
A weekend of cross-border strikes in the Gulf that struck Dubai’s transport and hospitality infrastructure has shaken the city’s long-held reputation as a refuge for international business and wealthy migrants. Authorities say the situation is under control, but market closures, tech outages and disruptions to travel and logistics are already forci…
Brazil's Bovespa closed marginally higher, supported by advances in the Financials, Telecoms and Public Utilities sectors. Benchmark performance was led by Prio SA and Petroleo Brasileiro shares, while petrochemical and travel-related stocks underperformed. Volatility and commodity prices moved higher alongside shifts in FX rates.
Law enforcement in Austin, Texas, continues a broad investigation into a mass shooting outside a popular West 6th Street bar that left at least two dead and many wounded. Authorities say it is too early to conclude whether the attacker was motivated by the war in Iran or by any other single factor, and the FBI is examining possible terror connectio…
Standex International director Thomas E. Chorman sold 513 shares of common stock on February 27, 2026, for $260.00 per share, generating proceeds of $133,380. The transaction occurred while the share price sits close to its 52-week high. Separately, Standex reported fiscal 2026 second-quarter results that marginally outperformed expectations, and I…
Saba Capital Management, L.P., identified as a ten percent holder of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (NASDAQ:ECAT), sold 206,506 shares across February 26-27, 2026, for a combined $3,136,965. The transactions lowered the firm's reported holdings to 23,368,551 shares. ECAT is trading at $15.17, carries a market capitalization of $1.5 bil…
A pullback in Indian equities tied to the U.S.-Israel war with Iran could open an entry point for investors if disruptions prove limited and crude prices calm. The country’s sizable economic links to the Middle East - including fuel supplies and remittances - make markets sensitive to a sustained spike in oil and gas prices.
Criteo (CRTO) shows softer growth headwinds across ad demand, but the stock is priced like a distressed business despite an enterprise value of $583M, minimal leverage and $159.5M in trailing free cash flow. For traders who respect fundamentals and want a defined-risk value entry, a mid-term long swing (45 trading days) into $18.30 with a $15.50 st…
John D. Gottwald, a 10% owner of Tredegar Corporation (NYSE: TG), sold 16,822 shares across two transactions on February 26 and 27, 2026, for roughly $151,395. The trades occurred while Tredegar shares were trading close to their 52-week high and after a strong year-to-date gain. Separately, Tredegar’s Bonnell Aluminum unit announced an internal pr…
William M. Gottwald, who owns roughly ten percent of Tredegar Corp, executed two stock sales totaling 16,822 shares on February 26 and 27, 2026, for $151,395. The trades occurred as Tredegar's stock was trading near recent highs. Separately, Bonnell Aluminum, a Tredegar subsidiary, announced a leadership change with Tracy Bridges named Vice Preside…
James T. Gottwald, a roughly 10% owner of Tredegar Corp (TG), sold 16,823 shares across February 26 and 27, 2026, for a total of $151,404. The transactions were executed at prices between $8.87 and $9.09 per share. After the sales, Gottwald retains direct ownership of 40,000 shares and various indirect holdings. Separately, Bonnell Aluminum, a Tred…
Colombia's trade ministry issued a draft decree raising duties on roughly 300 Ecuadorian products from 30% to 50%, in response to Ecuador's announcement that it will increase tariffs on Colombian goods to 50% starting March 1. Bogotá cites provisions of the Cartagena Agreement as legal justification and says Quito's move violates the bloc's tariff …
Elon Musk’s social network X and AI startup xAI plan to repay roughly $17.5 billion of debt in full, according to people familiar with the matter. Morgan Stanley, which arranged the financings, has informed current lenders that the two firms will retire the outstanding obligations. The origin of the repayment funds has not been revealed. The compan…
While overall U.S. payroll growth cooled in 2025, restaurants - particularly sit-down establishments and snack and beverage outlets - emerged as an employment bright spot. The sector added jobs through a mix of promotional activity, digital innovation and menu pricing, though gains were uneven across sub-sectors and some chains saw headcount slip.
Anupam Khare, Oshkosh Corporation's SVP and Chief Information Officer, sold 3,999.774 shares on February 27, 2026, for roughly $676,261. The transaction occurred as the stock trades near $172 and follows mixed fourth-quarter 2025 results: a revenue beat but an adjusted EPS miss. Brokerages adjusted ratings and price targets, and Oshkosh Defense ann…
The White House physician confirmed that President Donald Trump is applying a prescribed topical cream to the right side of his neck as a preventative skin treatment. The regimen is expected to last one week, though the physician warned that the visible redness may linger for a few weeks. No additional details about the specific medication or the u…
Acting CDC director Jay Bhattacharya reiterated that the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is the most dependable measure to prevent measles spread, warning that there is no cure for the disease. He said the agency is deploying resources and standing ready to provide technical staff, laboratory assistance, vaccines and therapeutics to state and l…
Average U.S. retail gasoline prices climbed above $3 per gallon for the first time since November amid intensified conflict in the Middle East that has disrupted oil flows. Brent crude rose more than 5% to nearly $77 a barrel as strikes and retaliatory actions affected production sites and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts warn higher crud…
Compugen's apparent win on non-dilutive funding for rilvegostomig plus advancement of GS-0321 lifts a thinly traded biotech with a $211M market cap. Momentum is real today, but the setup is still binary. This trade targets a mid-term 45-trading-day move with a tight stop to manage downside while leaving room for upside on catalysts.
Francisco Ma. Fatima, CEO - Baby, Fem & Family Care at Procter & Gamble Co (NYSE:PG), sold 5,749 shares on February 27, 2026, realizing roughly $917,199. The filing details her remaining direct and indirect holdings, a recent restricted stock unit grant, and situates the trade alongside Procter & Gamble's fiscal second-quarter results and recent an…
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon told Bloomberg TV that artificial intelligence has the potential to reduce the standard work week to four days, urged government-led retraining to prepare workers for AI-driven change, and commented on a range of issues including employee uptake of AI, stablecoin regulation, and potential inflationary effects from the…
Exelixis Inc. stock declined sharply after Merck reported that its oral combination of belzutifan and lenvatinib produced a statistically significant progression-free survival benefit versus Exelixis' Cabometyx in a late-stage renal cell carcinoma trial. Analysts say the data could pressure Exelixis' second-line market share and have adjusted near-…
Paul McNab, Executive Vice President at Viavi Solutions Inc (VIAV), sold 3,551 shares on March 2, 2026, for $32.89 per share, yielding $116,792. The transaction was disclosed in a Form 4 filing with the SEC and leaves McNab with 18,198 shares. The sale occurred while the stock trades near its stated 52-week high and after Viavi reported second-quar…
Director James P. Lederer sold 5,000 Lattice Semiconductor shares on February 26, 2026, for $484,799, according to a Form 4 filing. The sale occurred while the stock traded close to its 52-week high and after the company reported strong fiscal results and issued optimistic guidance, prompting several analysts to raise price targets.
Stifel upgraded Restaurant Brands International to Buy from Hold and assigned a $90 price target, citing a clearer growth outlook as the company simplifies its structure and targets more than 8% annual adjusted operating income growth. Management plans to move to a 99% franchised model by 2028, wind down its Restaurant Holdings segment by the end o…
